Safety Officer / EMT

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks

 

The Toolik Field Station (TFS) at the Institute of Arctic Biology (IAB) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced EMT and Station Safety Coordinator. TFS is a world-renowned Arctic field station located 360 road miles north of Fairbanks on the rural Dalton Highway. The remote station supports researchers, students, and others from around the world. The population of the station can vary from 3 in the winter months to 150 residents in the summer (over 400 different individuals annually) and is open 365 days a year.

 

This position oversees one seasonal EMT/Safety Coordinator during the summer season (May-September). Reports to and coordinates with the TFS Facility Supervisor. Train seasonal and full-time staff. Develops Toolik Field Station safety program and policies. This position requires residence at TFS one-half to three-quarters time from April through September and half time from October through March. During the summer, the position rotates schedule with the seasonal EMT/Safety Coordinator.

 

TFS will consider training the right candidate in different aspects of the position, including Wilderness First Responder certification, hazardous materials management and EMT I/II certificationKnowledge of emergency first response, hazardous materials operations for first responders, hazardous material storage and transportation regulations, safety inspections, emergency pre-plans, field safety and first aid instructional methods are required for this position.

 

The successful candidate will work independently as well as with a wide variety of faculty, staff and students; working in adverse weather conditions while performing tasks accurately.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene, or other related field, and two years progressively responsible relevant experience (i.e. environmental health & safety), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

 

EMT I or higher emergency medical certification (or the ability to obtain EMT II certification within a short period of time)

At least 3 years of providing medical or emergency services.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria

Driving in extreme conditions: 4x4, remote roads, dirt, snow/ice

 

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy for patients and TFS users. Must have appropriate "bedside manner" and be approachable and personable with the TFS community.

 

Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds. Motor coordination is necessary because over uneven terrain, the patient's, the Paramedic's, and other workers' well-being must not be jeopardized.

 

Must be able to work at heights (tower climbing).

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

EMT II certification

Advance Emergency Medical Technician

It is preferred that applicants have experience as an instructor of CPR and first aid, in operation trucks and off-road vehicles, wilderness EMT or FR certification and hazardous material certifications, but they are not required for this position. TFS will consider training the right candidate in different aspects of the position, including Wilderness First Responder certification, hazardous materials management, and EMT II certification

Firefighter 1 certification

State of Alaska Class II Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit

 

Position Details:

 

This position starts on the Troth Yeddah campus in Fairbanks and is located at Toolik Field Station. On-site work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026.

 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marin Kuizenga, Toolik Supervisor, at mailto:mckuizenga@alaska.edu or 907-474-6826.

 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

 

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

 

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

 

The http://www.alaska.edu/ (https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/index.php) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

 

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

 

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

 

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

Access to the reports is available at:

 

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

 

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

 

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